A car is more than steel over an engine and four wheels. To some, it was a vehicle for freedom. That’s the inspiration behind “Pittsburgh and the Great Migration: Black Mobility and the Automobile,” the exhibition opening Saturday at the Frick Pittsburgh in Point Breeze. In the years between the
Ligonier Valley Free Museum Day will once again highlight the rich history and culture of the Ligonier Valley, with six sites offering free admission, new exhibits, activities and demonstrations from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. “Free Museum Day is a fun way to share the Ligonier Valley’s storied history,
When Kim Cady visits a museum, her fascination isn’t just with the objects themselves — it’s with the stories they tell and what those stories reveal about society as a whole. She’s looking forward to telling more of those stories as the new executive director of the Lincoln Highway Heritage
They sit perched on the front of a car. Each represents a specific brand.
At first they had a purpose. These days, they are mainly for show.
A collection of car hood ornaments are on display at “Cast in Chrome: The Art of Hood Ornaments,” an exhibition at The Car and Carriage Museum of The Frick Pittsburgh. The exhibition will run through Oct. 31.
“Hood ornaments were originally designed for a purpose and then transformed into elaborate decorations or symbols,” said Kim Cady, assistant curator of the Car and Carriage Museum. “They reflected an idea of motion and speed and grace.”